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Bontebok National Park
Swellendam, Western Cape,
South Africa
| This park is home to more than 300 bontebok, and various other animals such as zebra, duiker and steenbok. Situated in the southern Cape, with the Breede river flowing through it, the varieties of fauna and flora and fynbos are spectacular. |
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Sheltered by the rugged bastion of the Langeberg Mountains, and bordered to the south by the peaceful Breede River, the Bontebok National Park provides a refuge for not only bontebok, but also for other species such as Cape mountain zebra, red hartebeest and grey rhebok.
The park is situated within the Cape Floral Kingdom (Fynbos), the smallest, but richest of the world's six floral kingdoms.
The region has a temperate climate with an average rainfall of about 500mm per annum, occurring mainly during early summer and winter.
Accommodation
A new rest camp called “Lang Elsie’s Kraal” named after a Khoe-Khoe Chieftain who lived there with her clan in the 18th century, has been established during 2007.
All 10 chalets sleep up to 2 adults and 2 children (or 3 adults) and they enjoy majestic views of the Breede River valley and the Langeberg mountain range, which can be appreciated from the private sun-decks to the south and west sides of the units.
The new buildings have ramps throughout and are totally accessible to wheelchairs. Two of the 10 units are “special-needs adapted” with bathrooms and living spaces which meet current best practice for use by people with special needs.
Chalet (CH2/4):
- Ceiling Fan
- Kitchenette
- Open plan, 2 single beds and double sleeper couch
- Sleeper couch suitable for 1 adult or 2 children
- Under roof braai facility
- Viewing Deck
- Wc and shower
All accommodation is served daily and provided with bedding, towels and soap.
Remember to bring along a flashlight, grill, firewood, angling equipment, bathing suite, walking shoes, binoculars and wildlife reference books.
Facilities include
* Picnic and braai/barbecue sites with ablution facilities are available for day and overnight visitors.
* A shop at the park entrance supplies basic commodities; meat, beer, wine and curios can be purchased. Fresh produce and other groceries are available in Swellendam.
* Please be informed that the fuel station in the park has closed down. The nearest fuel supply is in the town of Swellendam.
Conservation Fees
Please Note rates do not include daily conservation levies. Please see details of Conservation Fees
Activities
* Game viewing from own vehicle.
* Two short nature trails, starting and ending in the restcamp area.
* Bathing in the Breede River - only in the immediate vicinity of the camp sites.
* Angling in the Breede River - anglers must be in possession of a valid angling permit.
How to get there
Bontebok National Park is situated some 6km from the picturesque and historic town of Swellendam, 240km from Cape Town and 540km from Port Elizabeth.
It is an ideal stopover on the way to the famous Garden Route. The last 5km of the access route from the N2 highway is gravel, as are all the tourist routes within the park.
Swellengrebel Airport is close to the park, and suitable for light aircraft only.
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Location: Swellendam,
Western Cape |
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